The Kids Are Alright Renewal

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (10,401 endorsements) 📥 2.9M downloads 📌 vUltimateRenewal 📅 4/8/2021
⚪ Last updated 2023

By triptherift · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/24/2023 📅 Created: 4/8/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #17 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

MOD OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 2021

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

This is a complete overhaul of the mod The Kids Are Alright. It is basically a new mod with the same name. It is NOT compatible with old versions of the mod or patches. For those that don't know the original mod, it was a comprehensive, standalone child replacer/new npc/follower/hostile/everything else under the sun kid mod. This version just replaces the default kids and also adds 27 new randomly placed adoptable children to be discovered in the world of Skyrim. The new children are in places that make sense to their particular race - where do you see a lot of Dark Elves, Argonians, etc.? You'll figure it out if you know the game at all. Or just be a big fat cheater and download the document in the miscellaneous file section. The mod includes custom clothes tailored just for these children. And finally, as before, I've hidden away some silly Easter egg characters, cause I'm a very silly person.

There was an incident that caused the original to be accidentally taken down by staff, and upon its restoration, the mod download page was turned into a huge unusable mess, and I removed it. The whole situation related to the cause and effect of the removal was very upsetting, and made me wonder if I wanted to continue with the mod at all. But I came to the realization that once you put something out there, it's out there forever. And what was out there just wasn't up to my current standard, and so here we are. A new day and a new mod. I made the original a very long time ago, and my modding skills at the time were, shall we say, rather basic. So I went through every kid and made either major or minor changes to correct flaws, give them a new look, or just because.

The original mod was getting WAY too complicated due to feature creep, so I took it back to basics, and here it shall stay. This version only replaces the default game kids, plus adds 27 new adoptable kids of the main humanoid-type races (and also including Khajiit and Argonian) to be discovered in the world. Follower scripts and dialogues were removed. I added new custom hand crafted bodies by me to better differentiate the sexes. Boys and girls also now have dedicated textures, boys are muscled and rough skinned, girls are softer. I fixed a large number of the original kids that had a distorted mouth mesh, caused by what, I don't know. But the biggest change was the conversion to esl (espfe). This was a major undertaking.

I realize that there may have been features of the old version that people are going to be upset about losing in this version, but I have good reasons to make the changes I made. The main reason is simplicity. I learned the hard way that the more features you add into a Skyrim mod, the more potential issues people will have, particularly with people who prid

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

The Kids Are Alright Renewal is a comprehensive overhaul of Skyrim's children, aiming to improve their appearance and immersion. With over 10,000 endorsements and 2.9 million downloads, it's a highly popular NPC mod for players seeking a more polished child character experience.

✨ Key Features

Comprehensive overhaul of all children in Skyrim
Improves child character appearances and immersion
High community trust with 10,401 endorsements
Wide adoption with 2.9 million downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 10,401 endorsements show it's a go-to for many players
  • Massive adoption: 2.9 million downloads means it's battle-tested across many setups
  • Focused scope: does one thing (children overhaul) and does it well

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in May 2023, so may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or newer mods
  • Overhauling children can conflict with other mods that touch child NPCs or appearance
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their in-game kids to look better and fit the world more naturally. If you're tired of vanilla children looking like potatoes, this is for you. Skip if you're not bothered by child NPCs or if you prefer a more vanilla-friendly setup.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to load this mod after other mods that alter child NPCs to avoid conflicts
  • If you use a mod manager, let it overwrite when prompted to ensure the overhaul takes effect
  • Check the mod's compatibility notes if you use other popular overhauls like USSEP

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
triptherift
Version
UltimateRenewal
Downloads
2,869,504
Endorsements
10,401
Category
NPC
Created
4/8/2021
Updated
5/24/2023

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